Taukei’aho commits until 2027

Samisoni Taukei’aho on the charge for the Chiefs early this month. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES
Samisoni Taukei’aho on the charge for the Chiefs early this month. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES
Samisoni Taukei’aho has become the first All Black to re-sign until the end of the next Rugby World Cup.

The 21-test hooker, who will stay with New Zealand Rugby to the end of 2027, will remain with the Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific and Waikato in the NPC.

"It’s a privilege to represent Waikato, the Chiefs and the All Blacks," Taukei’aho said.

"I am truly grateful to re-sign with NZR for four more years and have the opportunity to keep living my dream."

In just two seasons for the All Blacks, the 25-year-old has already written himself into the history books.

In 2022 he equalled the most test tries (7) scored by an All Blacks forward in a calendar year.

The former St Paul’s Collegiate student has made huge strides since moving to New Zealand from Tonga in 2013.

He made his first-class debut for Waikato in 2016 and the following year he was called in as injury cover by the Chiefs, where he is now a fan favourite.

In 2016 Taukei’aho debuted for Waikato in a successful Ranfurly Shield defence against Thames Valley, and now has 44 appearances and 20 tries to his name.

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